Estate Caretaker

We are currently recruiting for an Estate Caretaker to join a prestigious residential estate in Surbiton.

This is a part‑time permanent position working 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with 4 hours per day
. Your daily working hours will be agreed within the window of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
, providing flexibility for both you and the estate.

The salary for this role is £13,218 per annum (£12.71 per hour).

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well‑managed residential estate, playing a key role in maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, safety, and smooth operation of the communal areas.

Suitable candidates may have previously worked as an Estate Operative, Grounds Caretaker, Site Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Concierge
, or in a similar estate or property maintenance role.

• Remove litter from roads, pathways, communal areas, and flower beds
• Monitor the estate for graffiti, vandalism, or damage and report issues promptly
• Remove chalk markings from communal pavements where required
• Issue parking warning notices and maintain accurate records
• Report persistent parking issues to the Managing Agent
• Ensure communal areas remain free from dog waste
• Monitor refuse and recycling areas, ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
• Report breaches of estate regulations, including unauthorised works or signage
• Sweep pathways and return gravel to designated areas
• Clear leaves and debris from roads, gutters, and pathways using estate equipment
• Carry out light grounds maintenance including watering, weeding, and tidying flower beds
• Check estate facilities including lighting, gates, pumps, and fountains, reporting faults where required
• Spread grit or salt during icy weather
• Deliver newsletters and resident communications
• Read estate meters and maintain accurate records

• Inspect communal hallways and underground parking areas
• Report defects, leaks, damage, or health and safety concerns
• Keep communal bin stores clean and tidy
• Replace light bulbs in communal areas where required
• Assist contractors by providing access to communal facilities
• Help maintain safe and tidy communal areas throughout the estate

• Previous experience as an Estate Caretaker, Grounds Caretaker, Estate Operative, Facilities Assistant, Concierge, Property Maintenance Operative
  , or within a similar role is preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good communication and customer‑service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional
• Basic understanding of health and safety
• Physically able to carry out manual duties

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Excellent organisational skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem‑solving ability
• Pride in maintaining high standards
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, contractors, and the Managing Agent

• Salaries of £13,218 per annum (£12.71 per hour)
• 20 hours per week
• Fixed working pattern of 4 hours per day
  , Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to agree daily working hours between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro ratio)
• Company pension scheme
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site parking
• Team and company events
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious residential estate

Monday to Friday,
20 hours per week
. Working hours will be agreed between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
.